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BM 1990-05-17 PZMinutes of May 17, 1990 Planning and Zoning Commission The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Coppell met in pre -session at 7:00 p.m., and in regular session at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, May 17, 1990, in the Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas 75019. The following members were present: Chairman Joe Munsch , Commissioner Robert Green Commissioner Melvin Gross Commissioner George Redford Commissioner Marsha Tunnell Also present were Director of Planning and Community Services Gary L. Sieb, P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman, City Attorney Larry Jackson, Consultant Engineer John Karlsruher and Administrative Secretary Linda Glidewell. Chairman Munsch called the meeting to order and everyone was asked to stand while Commissioner Gross gave the invocation. Item 4: Approval of Minutes of April 19, 1990 Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve the minutes of April 19, 1990. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Redford, Tunnell and Gross voting in favor of the motion. PUBLIC HEARINGS Item 5: Consider approval of a zoning change, Case #PD -112, Channel Pointe Addition, from (SF -0) Single Family -0, to (PD -SF -0) Planned Development Single Family -0, located at the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Mr. Rick Sheldon. P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. Ms. Bowman stated this site is located on 8.89 acres of land, and is presently zoned (TH-1), which would allow for the development of town -house structures. She stated that the number of lots for Channel Pointe has been reduced from 71 down to 43 single-family detached lots. Ms. Bowman then stated that the developer has gone before the Board of Adjustment to request a variance to center the structures on the lots, and that the request was denied by the Board. She further stated that staff's only concern is with the relocation of utility easements. Minutes of May 17, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 Mr. Rick Sheldon of Hughes -Sheldon was present to represent this item before the Commission. Chairman Munsch opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak in opposition to this request. There were none. He then asked for persons wishing to speak in favor of the request. Again there were none. The public hearing was then declared closed. Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve Case #PD -112, with the inclusion that there be no front fences allowed and that the words private streets be stricken from 1(A). Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (4-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross and Redford voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioner Tunnell voting against the motion. PLATTING Item 6: Consider approval of a request to vacate the previously filed final plat for Channel Pointe Addition, and approval of a final plat resubmittal for same, located at the southwest corner of MacArthur Boulevard and Parkway Boulevard, at the request of Mr. Rick Sheldon. PW Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. Ms. Bowman stated this request is located on an 8.98 acre tract of land. The applicant is requesting approval to vacate the previously filed final plat and approval of the resubmittal. She stated that all infrastructure is in place and development fees have been paid. Rick Sheldon of Hughes Sheldon was present to represent this item before the Commission. Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve the vacating of the previously filed plat and approval of the resubmittal with the inclusion that there be no front fences allowed and that the words private streets be stricken from 1(A). Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (4-1) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross and Redford voting in favor of the motion, and Commissioner Tunnel voting against the motion. Minutes of May 17, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 Item 7: Consider approval of a final plat for Gateway Business Park, located at the northwest corner of Freeport Parkway and Cotton Road, at the request of Mr. Pat Acker, of Albert Halff and Associates, Inc. P&Z Coordinator Taryon Bowman introduced the item to the Commission. Ms. Bowman stated that Gateway Business Park is situated on 103.82 acres of land. The preliminary plat was approved by City Council on April 10, 1990. The applicant is requesting approval of the final plat, along with the following deviations to the Subdivision Ordinance: 1) that the landscaping of parkways shall be completed as the individual lots are developed, 2) all applicable fees shall be paid by the lot owners as the individual lots are developed, 3) although Freeport Parkway is a secondary image -zone, no trees will be permitted along the west right-of-way because of the existing overhead electrical transmission line, 4) that the temporary drainage to be carried by grass lined channel without concrete invert or brick facing on headwalls, channel to be enclosed pipe system as individual lots are developed, and 5) no sidewalks shall be required for this development. Ms. Bowman then stated that staff recommends that the applicant submit a hold -harmless and indemnity agreement, which would release the City of Coppell from any liability and indemnities from problems resulting in damages to the channel. Mr. Pat Acker of Albert Halff and Associates was present to represent this item before the Commission. Following discussion Commissioner Redford moved to approve the final plat for 'Gateway Business Park with the following conditions: 1) that the owners maintain the temporary drainage easement, 2) with regard to the deviations, #1 and #2 be approved, #3 be disapproved, and instead require shrubs, #4 be disapproved, and the City ask for a hold -harmless and indemnity agreement, and #5 be denied, with the Director of Public Works to decide the requirement for and the timing of the sidewalks. Commissioner Gross seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross, Redford, and Tunnell voting in favor of the motion. Minutes of May 17, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 Item 8: Consider approval of revision to the West Side Thoroughfare Plan. Director of Planning Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that quite some time ago there was concern expressed over the potential rapid growth of the area west of Denton Tap Road, and whether the thoroughfare plan would be able to accommodate the growth expansion in the area. At that time funds were allocated to hire Barton-Aschman and Associates to look at the configuration of the thoroughfare plan from Denton Tap west, and to offer suggestions and alterations to that plan. There was a Focus Committee established to review the recommendations of the Consultant. Mr. K.R. Marshall of Barton Aschman and Associates was present to represent this item before the Commission. At that time Chairman Munsch stated this was not a public hearing; however, anyone who wished to speak regarding this item, would be recognized. Those persons speaking were: Dale Veenker 133 Cottonwood Jim Jenne Builder Ray McDowell Farmers Branch Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to approve the revisions to the Thoroughfare Plan as presented by Barton-Aschman and Associates with the following additions: 1) that we mention the aspect of having the increased right-of-way of 120 feet at the major thoroughfares, 2) that there be appropriate right-of-way along Bethel School Road in case it needs to be widened from the two to four lanes in the future, and 3) that a study be done to get extra exit ramps from 121. Following further discussion, Commissioner Gross restated the motion as follows: 1) that there be right-of-way along Bethel between Freeport and Denton Tap, in case it should ever need to be widened, 2) that there be adequate rights-of-way at major thoroughfares for turn lanes, and 3) that the Commission encourage a study for extra exit ramps from Hwy. 121. Commissioner Tunnell seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross, Redford and Tunnell voting in favor of the motion. Minutes of May 17, 1990 Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 The Commission recessed for a short break at this time. DISCUSSION Item 9: Public hearing to consider approval of Zoning Ordinance text amendments. Director of Planning Gary Sieb introduced the item to the Commission. Mr. Sieb stated that this study has been on-going for quite some time. He then stated that he would like to take this time to thank all the people who have devoted a great deal of time to this effort. Mr. Sieb stated that there has been a lot of confusion regarding this teat amendment, and he would like to make sure everyone understands that this amendment is not going to change any zoning district boundary lines. Chairman Munsch opened the public hearing and asked for persons wishing to speak regarding this item. Those persons speaking were: David Phillips Walter Pettijohn Jerry Parche Jim Jenne John Bailey Steve Stolte Pat Atkins Steven Brooks 453 Hidden Valley 525 Oak Trail 320 Westway-Arlington 2708 Stain Glass Ct-Carrollton 329 Meadow Wood Centex Real Estate Don Tipton Engineers Brooks Development Company Following discussion Commissioner Gross moved to table the City of Coppell Zoning Ordinance amendments to the next regularly scheduled meeting, and that we have an intermediate meeting with the Commission and any interested developers to iron out any problems with the amendments. Following further discussion Commissioner Gross withdrew his motion. Commissioner Gross then moved to continue the public hearing to a special called meeting on Thursday, June 14, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Redford seconded the motion; motion carried (5-0) with Chairman Munsch and Commissioners Green, Gross, Redford and Tunnell voting in favor of the motion. Minutes of May 17, 1990 Planning & Zoning Meeting Page 6 Item 10: General discussion concerning platting and zoning issues. At this time Gary Sieb stated that each Commissioner should now have a copy of the draft report of the impact Fees. This report states that the impact fees the consultant can defend as being appropriate for the City of Coppell based on employment projections and populations projections is roughly $1184, which is broken down to approximately $700 for water, and the rest for sewer. Mr. Sieb then stated that the public hearing before the City Council will be on June 12, 1990, to consider this study, and asked that the Commissioners let him know of any concerns they might have. NOTE: Subsequent to the May 17 meeting, impact fees were reduced from $712 to $660 for water, and from $474 to $424 for sewer. Chairman Munsch stated that the Council will be appointing two new members to the Commission; therefore, at the next regularly scheduled meeting the Commission will need to elect a new Vice -Chairman. There being no further business, the meeting was then adjourned. Joe Munsch, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: 1wf • AIN q PZ051790.MIN